US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Nevada Communities
Nevada 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture can seek support for programs serving local residents. With a mission to strengthen communities, US Bancorp Foundation provides sustainable, high-impact funding, prioritizing organizations led by people of color and those advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in designated U.S. Bank communities.
US Bancorp Foundation
Children and Education Funding for Nonprofits from Costco Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Nevada supporting children, education, or health and human services can apply for monetary program funding from Costco Foundation. With a mission to strengthen community programs, it supports evidence-based initiatives showing measurable outcomes; special education providers serving children’s needs may be eligible if their work fits these priorities.
Costco Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Grants for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can seek funding for health, education, development, and welfare programs in Nevada and beyond through the Dan Paul Foundation. The foundation provides up to US $15,000 for initiatives such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, and related youth-focused efforts.
The Dan Paul Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Nevada Safety
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Nevada can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support auto and home safety, disaster preparedness, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, and K-12 and higher education programs, which may benefit special education students and schools.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Nevada Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nevada cultural and arts-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programming from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Funding can cover program, capital, and limited general or endowment support, and may benefit organizations offering arts or STEAM opportunities to students with special needs.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Grants for Nevada Education
Nevada 501(c)(3) nonprofits and equivalent charitable organizations working in health, education, or community services can receive funding for programs such as food pantries, healthcare access, STEM initiatives, and wellness efforts. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides support that may benefit special education programs, particularly those integrating health services, family support, or STEM education for students with disabilities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
City of Las Vegas Support for Historic Projects
Government agencies, nonprofits, for-profits, and eligible residential property owners in Nevada can apply for the Las Vegas Centennial Commission Grant to fund historic preservation, events, education, and arts projects about Las Vegas history. Administered by the City of Las Vegas, this program may benefit special education organizations developing local history curricula or accessible educational resources.
City of Las Vegas
Nevada Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations working on education or youth programs in Nevada can seek project or scale-up support for initiatives benefiting urban low-income children and youth. With a mission to expand opportunity, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation provides more than US $50,000 to eligible U.S. entities, including schools and nonprofits, whose work fits its education, health, or family economic stability priorities.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Support for Health
Nevada special education and disability-focused organizations can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support health care access, pediatric services, and programs for children with disabilities. This international funder backs initiatives in the U.S. and abroad that advance health, education, and humanitarian relief for marginalized and vulnerable communities.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nevada 501(c)(3) nonprofits running charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for work carried out in the U.S. Organizations serving students with special needs may be eligible if their programs fit these categories and meet federal and, where applicable, California tax-exempt requirements.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Self-Reliance Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nevada nonprofits and 501(c)(3) organizations helping disadvantaged people become more self-reliant can access funding through Gupta Family Foundation; awards range from US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused interventions and humanitarian relief. Smaller organizations working with disabilities, poverty, or social exclusion, including those serving special needs students, may be eligible if most funds reach beneficiaries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Teichert Foundation Support for Nevada Communities
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies working on community, education, health, environmental, or social service projects in Nevada counties served by Teichert can apply for grants from $3,000 - $7,500. Grants from Teichert Foundation help eligible areas enhance services that may include special needs education within broader youth and education programs.
Teichert Foundation
Youth and Family Funding from Dermody Properties Foundation
Applications due Aug 2, 2026
Nevada 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting arts, education, families, children, seniors, people with disabilities, or those facing homelessness or substance abuse can seek US $500 - US $3,000 for community programs. Dermody Properties Foundation supports these services in communities where it has projects, which may include parts of Nevada near its current developments.
Dermody Properties Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Grants for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Special education and other 501(c)(3) or aligned for‑profit organizations in Nevada can seek support to tell powerful stories about their impact. With a mission to protect heritage, education, and wellness, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provides large storytelling grants, currently accepting unsolicited applications only from wildlife conservation nonprofits in the U.S.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Nevada Community Programs Funding via Penn National Gaming
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nevada 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting community development, education (including special needs education), human services, health, cultural programs, or veteran and military support can access funding through Penn National Gaming. Organizations must be physically located in Clark County or another community where the company has a business interest to address local residents’ needs.
Penn National Gaming
Robinson Foundation Education Grants in Nevada
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nevada 501(c)(3) education and youth-focused nonprofits serving special needs students may be eligible for Robinson Foundation support for programmatic work, not capital projects. Focused on education, poverty relief, children and families, and related services in the Southern U.S., the foundation looks for fiscally responsible organizations where single-year grants create tangible, meaningful impact.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Community Services Grants in Nevada
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nevada 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking support for community services or fundraising events may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships; programs must connect to communities where Insperity employees live and work or be Insperity clients. Insperity supports community-focused initiatives, and special needs education nonprofits meeting these criteria may benefit.
Insperity
Capital Project Grants for Nonprofits from Ash Grove
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities in Nevada can seek funding for capital projects that support nature conservation, STEM education, skilled trades, or community gathering spaces. Ash Grove Charitable Foundation provides up to US $25,000, prioritizing construction, renovation, repairs, and restoration of facilities in communities where the company operates.
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation
Community and Environment Funding from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nevada 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. Programs that intersect these areas with special needs education or services for students with disabilities in Nevada may be especially well positioned to apply.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Nevada Community Services Funding via Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Lawrence Foundation provides Nevada nonprofits, public schools, and libraries with unrestricted grants for environmental, human services, and other community programs. 501(c)(3) public charities and similar organizations may request US $5,000 - US $10,000 for general operating support or specific projects, which could include special needs education within the foundation’s stated interests.
Lawrence Foundation
Special Education Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations in Nevada offering special education or disability-focused programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support youth, seniors, and persons with disabilities. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation also considers museums, schools, hospitals, environmental initiatives, and other community-based programs across the U.S., with two annual award rounds.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Basic Needs Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants to support hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and neighborhood development. Nevada organizations working with special education populations may be eligible if their programs fit these focus areas and show strong volunteer engagement and measurable outcomes.
Ameriprise Financial
Program Funding for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits from Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nevada special education and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation for projects in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, and environmental fields, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000. Programs serving students with disabilities may be eligible if they fit these broad priorities.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Nevada State Library Planning Grants
Applications due Feb 6, 2027
Eligible Nevada public, school, academic, special, and tribal libraries, consortia, and nonprofit library organizations can apply for up to US $50,000 to support planning and assessment projects, including strategic planning and needs assessments. These LSTA-funded subgrants from Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records may benefit libraries developing or evaluating special education and inclusive learning services.
Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records
Nevada Community Services Funding via O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help Nevada nonprofits that are U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s improve quality of life through community-focused programs. Eligible organizations may seek project, general operating, or capital support for efforts such as economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief, which can include initiatives serving students with special needs.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Nevada Youth Services Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Nevada serving underserved youth and families through education, housing, food security, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs supporting youth development, academic success, and related special needs education services may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Support for Community Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Nevada with strong, replicable community partnerships may be eligible for national recognition and support through the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide competition honors collaborations among public, private, and social sector partners that measurably improve communities, including work that could encompass innovative special needs education initiatives.
Mutual Of America Foundation